# Luxury Repair Yachts The 'Independence' is a 58-Meter Heli-Hanger on Water By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-17 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/independence References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/independence-a-58-meter-yacht-for-owners-demanding-full-helicopter-support/) & [charterworld](http://www.charterworld.com/news/sterling-scott-designed-helicopter-support-yacht-independence) Most [luxury yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superyacht-contigo) are suited and specifically designed for the wealthy. However, the 'Independence' was designed to be a fully operational heli-hanger that is up to par with aviation standards. The 'Independence' [super yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custombuilt-superyacht), designed by Sterling Scott and built in Australia by Evolution Yachts, comes with a [14-man crew](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikonic-yachts1) with space for an additional 20 members. Despite its ability to carry a massive amount of weight, the 'Independence' can still reach speeds up to 18 knots via waterjet boosters and a transatlantic range of 14-knots. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Repair Yachts:** Exploring the trend of luxury yachts designed for repair and maintenance purposes. - **Operational Heli-hangers:** The trend of yachts equipped with heli-hangers, allowing for seamless helicopter operations during luxury travel. - **High-speed Waterjet Boosters:** The trend of incorporating waterjet boosters in luxury yachts to achieve high-speed performance on water. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Yacht Manufacturing:** A disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury yacht manufacturers to incorporate repair and maintenance features, catering to the needs of affluent customers. - **Aviation and Luxury Travel:** An opportunity for the aviation and luxury travel industries to collaborate and provide seamless helicopter operations on luxury yachts, elevating the travel experience for high-end customers. - **Marine Propulsion Systems:** A potential disruptive innovation for marine propulsion system manufacturers to develop high-performance waterjet boosters for luxury yachts, enabling them to achieve exceptional speeds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Billion-Dollar Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gquest-goliath-series-gigayacht.md) - [Submarine-Storing Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/submarine-storing-luxury-yacht.md) - [Helium-Filled Airship Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-yacht.md) - [Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Custom-Built Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custombuilt-yacht.md) - [Mono-Hulled Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadowcat-shadowolf.md) - [Opulent Ultra-Exclusive Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-amangati-yacht.md) - [Luxe Submersive Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo.md)